Fact-Checking Trump's First Year: Inflation, Wars, and Election Claims Under Scrutiny

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Firstpost•21-01-2026, 12:14
Fact-Checking Trump's First Year: Inflation, Wars, and Election Claims Under Scrutiny
- •Donald Trump completed his first year of a second term, marked by a chaotic period and a two-hour press briefing on accomplishments.
- •Trump made false claims about the US economy, stating low inflation and declining grocery prices, despite CPI figures showing increases.
- •He falsely claimed inflation was at a historic high when he took office, contradicting actual figures from January 2025 and historical data.
- •Trump's claims of resolving eight wars, including India-Pakistan and Egypt-Ethiopia disputes, are largely exaggerated or mischaracterized.
- •He reiterated the disproven lie that the 2020 election was stolen, despite clear electoral and popular vote results for Joe Biden.
Why It Matters: Trump's first year in his second term was marked by numerous unsubstantiated claims regarding the economy, foreign policy, and election integrity.
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